Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo expressed frustration over the officiating in their last play against the Colts, noting, "I thought he got held. I watched the film. I mean, it's pretty clear to me, but it wasn't called. So, there's no excuses from me on that." His insistence on the hold highlights his belief in a missed opportunity for a penalty that could have changed the game's outcome.
Officiating expert Mark Schultz weighed in on the controversial final play, indicating that Barmore "definitely has an argument" regarding the hold that impacted the two-point conversion attempt. This expert opinion adds weight to the concerns raised by Mayo about the officiating judgement during this critical moment.
The disparity in penalties between the Patriots and Colts was stark, with New England flagged seven times for a significant loss of 88 yards, while Indianapolis was penalized only twice for 15 yards. This raises questions on the officiating consistency, especially given the circumstances surrounding the final scoring play.
Collection
[
|
...
]